1987 Jaguar Xj6 Vandas Plas on 2040-cars
Pembroke, Maine, United States
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THIS IS A REALLY COOL LITTLE CAR. WE DROVE IT LOCALLY, PURELY FOR MOM AND POP DAYS. THAT WAS IN 2012, DIDN'T USE IT LAST YEAR. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGE. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT IS EITHER THE NEGATIVE CABLE OR THE POSITIVE THAT RUNS FROM THE BATTERY. THERE IS A FUSE IN THEM AND SOMETIMES THEY BLOW IF THE CAR HAS BEEN JUMPED WITH CABLES. IF NOT THAT, IT IS THE ALTERNATOR. THE HEADLINER SAGS DOWN BY THE REAR WINDOW. THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER WORK PERIODICALLY. THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT OF RUST AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS BUT I FIXED THAT. FOR SOME REASON I CANT GET IT TO FIRE THIS YEAR BUT THE ENGINE TURNS OVER. NEW BATTERY. I DONT HAVE TIME TO FIDDLE WITH IT, AM CURRENTLY RESTORING TWO ANTIQUE VEHICLES. THERE IS A COUPLE OF SMALL SCRATCHES.THIS IS ALSO A VANDAS PLAS. IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE TIME TO INVEST IN THIS LITTLE CAR I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE IT. HERE IN MY STATE IT CAN BE REGISTERED AS AN ANTIQUE. I AM THE 3RD OWNER OF THIS CAR. THE LAST ONE BOUGHT IT AT AN AUCTION AFTER THE ORIGINAL OWNER TRADED IT. THE SECOND OWNER DIDN'T USE IT, JUST PUT IT UP FOR SALE. ACTUALLY I GOT IT HERE ON EBAY. THE BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHIPPING AND I WILL REQUIRE THE WINNING BID TO MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS WITHIN 48 HOURS. THANK YOU. |
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Jaguar design boss admits X-Type was a mistake
Thu, 19 Sep 2013History has a way of repeating itself, especially in the auto industry. When Jaguar was owned by Ford, the British brand attempted to field a competitor for the BMW 3 Series, called the X-Type. Based on the bones of a Ford Mondeo, it aped the styling of Jaguar's flagship model, the XJ, while borrowing liberally from the Ford parts bin. That was 2001.
Now, in 2013, Jaguar is planning a new 3 Series challenger based on the platform previewed by the C-X17 Concept, while Ford is attempting to take the latest Mondeo upmarket. The moves have both brands recognizing where, why, and how the X-Type failed. "It didn't look mature or powerful or anything. It was just a car," Jaguar's current head of advanced design, Julian Thomson, told PistonHeads. Basing the X-Type on a front-drive car while giving it styling that was meant for a rear-driver lead to proportions that "were plainly wrong," Thomson told PH. Ford's European head of quality, Gunnar Herrmann, added that the X-Type was "a fake Jaguar, because every piece I touch is Ford."
For what it's worth, the X-Type's successor in the segment will sport rear-drive, with plenty of input from Ian Callum. Thomson described the new model, which would challenge the 3 Series as having, "Big wheels right to the ends of the car, low bonnet, short overhangs, very low cabins." Sounds good to us.
Jaguar recalling XK Convertible and XF 2.0T sedan for unrelated issues
Fri, 16 Aug 2013Jaguar has announced that it will be recalling 1,989 XK Convertibles produced between October 1, 2010 and August 1, 2013. Model years ranging from 2011 to 2014 are part of the recall.
The issue has to do with one of the switches the switch that controls the opening and closing of the convertible top. The switch also has to do with the operation of the power windows. According to the Feds, the switch doesn't move down to close the power windows, meaning that the window could accidentally close on the finger or arm of an inattentive person.
In related news, Jaguar is also recalling 940 2013 XF sedans powered by the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for a hose that can detach underhood, which could cause the engine to stall or could leave the driver without power steering or brakes.
Ecurie Ecosse collection brings in millions
Wed, 04 Dec 2013It's rare to see an entire racing team's collection go up for auction at once, but that's just what happened this past weekend at Bonhams' new headquarters in London, where there Ecurrie Ecosse collection brought in top dollar (or pound, anyway).
The collection, whose consignment we first reported on back in September, included a smattering of Jaguars, other classic racers and an iconic transporter truck, all decked out in the same blue and white livery of the Scottish flag. After reportedly feverish bidding on Sunday, the 1952 Jaguar C-Type sold for £2,900,000 ($4.75m), the '56 short-nose D-Type for another £2,600,000 ($4.26m), and the transporter for a shocking £1,800,000 (nearly $3 million) - all to the same unnamed American collector. A 1952 Jaguar XK120 roadster went to another buyer for a record £707,000 ($1.16m).
With Ringo Star's Facel Vega selling for £337,500 ($550k) and Michael Schumacher's Benetton B194 fetching another £617,500 (just over a million), the auction total skyrocketed to £16,861,630 ($2.75m), which Bonhams described as "a roaring success". Scope out the press release below for more info.